More than a half of Russians (55%) are not afraid of contracting coronavirus. This indicator has not changed since February 2021. About 24% of Russians said that they had been ill with COVID-19 (including 17% – without an official diagnosis). About 11% of Russians have already been vaccinated.
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Rights and freedoms
64% of Russians feel free, 35% – do not. The most important rights for Russians are the right to life, medical care, work and good working conditions, social protection and free education.
Top May events
In May, Russians most remembered the tragedy at the Kazan school – 35%, various holidays (May Day, Easter, Victory Day) – 7%, events related to coronavirus and vaccination (6%), as well as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict (3%).
Tragedy at the Kazan school
Almost all Russians know about the tragedy that occurred at the Kazan school on May 11. Half (53%) of respondents closely followed the events, 44% at least heard something about it.
21 April protests
Most Russians (72%) are aware of the protests on April 21. This is less than during the January protests. The share of those who have a positive attitude toward the protesters decreased. Young people and readers of new media have a better attitude toward the protesters. Older age groups and television viewers have worse attitudes.
Moscow politics – trust in institutions
The level of approval of the authorities among Muscovites is almost unchanged. The activities of the mayor are perceived better than those of the deputies of the Moscow City Duma and municipal deputies.
Coronavirus and vaccination
56% of Russians are not afraid of contracting the coronavirus, while 42% are afraid. These numbers have not changed since February 2021. Fear peaked in the spring and fall of last year. In October 2020, 64% were afraid of being infected, while 34% were not. 62% of respondents are not ready to be vaccinated with […]
The restriction of air communication with Turkey
Most Russians are aware of the restrictions on air travel to Turkey. Half of Russians support this decision, one-third do not support it. Mostly older age groups of respondents support the decision, while younger groups do not. 44% of respondents believe that the decision is intended to protect Russians from the coronavirus, and 41% think it is a political decision.
Top April events
In April, Russians remembered most of all Putin’s address to the Federal Assembly. Respondents also paid attention to the news about Alexei Navalny, the deterioration of the situation in Donbas and the deterioration of relations with the West.
Vladimir Putin’s address to the federal assembly
The 2021 address to the Federal Assembly was less popular than the 2020 address. Older groups of respondents watched the address more than younger respondents. Half of the Russians (54%) who have heard something about the address believe that it will have an impact on life in the country, which is slightly less than last […]